Early years of a child is the most important period in a child's life This is because, experiences during early years influence the individual throughout his/her life time. Also, growth and development in all aspects is the fastest. For instance, it is during this time that the mental schemas through which the child constructs the world are formed, hence the windows of learning are still open. Moreover, it is the time when killer childhood diseases are successfully immunized. In conclusion, increase in maturity combined with opportunities to experience a widening world enhances child's cognitive abilities.
FACTORS AFFECTING MATURATION IN THREE YEAR OLDS
Many people cage maturation by the child's school readiness but, there are many factors that determine maturation of three year olds. To start with, biological factors inherited from the parent's genes play a role in a child's maturity. Secondly, food and nutrition a child consumes will determine if a child matures as expected or delays in maturity. Last but not least, education level of the primary care giver plays an important role in a child's maturity in the sense that, the educated care givers provides quality care which stimulates the child to mature faster. Lastly, children exposed to diseases are more likely to have delayed mile stones hence affecting their maturity.
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